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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm XP10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 500 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-105mm (F2.0-5.8) lens
  • 185g - 101 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix XP11
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP30
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus FujiFilm XP10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the XP10 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 13 months later than the XP10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS grades against the XP10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the FujiFilm XP10

 ELPH 500 HS XP10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

 XP10 ELPH 500 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and FujiFilm XP10

 ELPH 500 HS XP10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the FujiFilm XP10 has specifications of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the XP10.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and XP10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and XP10.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 500 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Portrait photography camera
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includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm XP10 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
environment sealing
lighter than competition (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Sports photography info
FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
30
features tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 500 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
64
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition (135g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography highlights
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
27
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
25
lighter than competition (135g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and FujiFilm XP10
 Canon ELPH 500 HSFujiFilm FinePix XP10
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon ELPH 500 HS FujiFilm FinePix XP10
Alternative name IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S FinePix XP11
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-07 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-105mm (4.4x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 135 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $175 $175